The tension in the hospital room was suffocating.
Serena stood rigid, her hands clenched into fists at her sides, her eyes blazing with anger. Across from her, Alessio exuded cold dominance, his arms crossed, his expression unreadable. The air between them crackled with unspoken fury.
"You think showing up now erases everything?" Serena seethed, keeping her voice low but sharp. "You think giving blood suddenly makes you a father?"
Alessio’s jaw ticked, but his voice remained dangerously calm. "I don’t think, Serena. I know. He’s my son, and you had no right to hide him from me."
Serena took a deep breath, forcing herself to stay composed. "You are the last person I ever wanted near him. I kept him safe from you."
Alessio stepped closer, his dark eyes narrowing. "Safe? You think keepin
